The 5 Best Bachelor’s in Visual Arts Online

A ranking of the best online bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Programs ranked by affordability, flexibility, and academic quality.

Updated on October 12, 2022

As visual artists embark on their career, many are being more strategic about their degree choices. There are growing lucrative careers in web design, advertising, graphics, photography, and many other areas where skills are put to great use. In order to make these dream careers a reality, without having to relocate, undergraduate students are enrolling in online bachelor's degree programs in visual arts.

The following ranking represents the top 5 online bachelor's degrees in visual arts. These schools were selected from research based on the key elements of an online visual arts degree. For more general information regarding online learning visit our ranking of the top online colleges.

In determining the order of this ranking, we awarded points based on:

  • Range of visual arts academics, blending studio and career-focused curriculum (1-5 points)

  • Versatile instructor faculty with professional artist backgrounds (1-4 points)

  • Students testimonials and alumni success stories (1-3 points)

  • Visual arts-related student support and career counseling (1-3 points)

  • An additional point was awarded for noteworthy features that made it a top college for an entertainment management major.

In the event of a tie in points, the school with the lower net price appears higher in the ranking

Tuition and other data were sourced from each college's prospective website.

The following are the top 5 online bachelor's degrees in visual arts.

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